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Mission Statement of most blessed sacrament parish
Most Blessed Sacrament Parish, established in 1741, is a Roman Catholic Church built and growing on the foundation of Christ’s Teachings. We are called through
Baptism to live a holy life and to spread the Word and values taught by Jesus Christ. Nourished by God’s Word and Eucharist we are empowered to serve the needs of others through stewardship of time, talent and treasure. We are dedicated to hospitality, education and love in our homes, parish, regional school and our entire community. Knowing that our future is in God’s hands, we will continue to do His work, trusting that the Lord’s graces will always shine upon us and those who come after us. -
August 20 - 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time=matt 15: 21-283
At that time, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon.
And behold, a Canaanite woman of that district came and called out,
"Have pity on me, Lord, Son of David!
My daughter is tormented by a demon."
But Jesus did not say a word in answer to her.
Jesus' disciples came and asked him,
"Send her away, for she keeps calling out after us."
He said in reply,
"I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel."
But the woman came and did Jesus homage, saying, "Lord, help me."
He said in reply,
"It is not right to take the food of the children
and throw it to the dogs."
She said, "Please, Lord, for even the dogs eat the scraps
that fall from the table of their masters."
Then Jesus said to her in reply,
"O woman, great is your faith!
Let it be done for you as you wish."
And the woman's daughter was healed from that hour. -
save the date october 13, 2017
As you have noted in our parish bulletin...
We are privileged to welcome Dale Ahlquist to speak at:
SFA auditorium, Friday evening at 7 p.m., October 13, 668 Pine St. Bally, PA.
"G.K. Chesterton: A Prophet for the 21st Century"
In the next week to 10 days, you will be able register and pay for your tickets online, here on our website. Tickets are $10 each.
OR
You may mail a check for your tickets to:
MBS
610 Pine Street
Bally, PA 19503
ATTN: G.K. Chesterton
Questions, queries, and RSVP’s to be made to Margaret Chovanes: (610)248-2171 or mchova1084@gmail.com
Dale Ahlquist is President of the American Chesterton Society, and Publisher of Gilbert Magazine. He is the creator and host of the EWTN television series, “The Apostle of Common Sense.” Dale is the author of four books and has edited eight books of writings by G.K. Chesterton. Recognized as one of the leading Chesterton scholars in the world, he has given over 600 lectures at major colleges and universities and other venues.
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St. Francis - Volume 1 of The Pivotal Players
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Sign-up for TEXT-Email News, Info & Alerts
Hear ye, Hear ye all Most Blessed Sacrament Parishioners!!
One of our strategic goals is to enhance communications with every parishioner.
If you would like to be notified by TEXT or EMAIL of important parish news, holy day reminders, important messages from our pastor, and special events being held at MBS, school closings, etc., then this is for you. Plus, join as many groups as you are involved with! We are positive more groups will be added in the future.
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE SIGNING UP ON THE FORM PROVIDED BELOW THIS AD. THANK YOU.
Please note...after you click on the "Sign Me UP" link below, you will be directed to sign up for groups if you desire. You can sign up for one or more than one group. Presently, we have five listed: Knights of Columbus, SFA Parents, CCD parents, Preschool parents and Parish Volunteers. Please note...you do NOT have to sign up for any group at all. When you get to this screen, just close down your window.
Just by signing up you will belong to the "Everyone" group and will receive
TEXTS and Emails that go out to the entire parish.
If you do sign up for a group(s) like SFA parents and/or PREP parents as an example and the Director sends a TEXT out to these two groups that school is closed due to weather...you will get these messages. Note...you not only belong to the groups you signed up for...but you're part of the "Everyone" group, too.
Just fill out the form below. If you have both an email address and a CELL phone number or other phone number that can receive text messages, please give us both along with your First & Last name. If you only have one of these...a CELL number or email address...perfectly OK, just give us the one you have...then click: :Sign Me UP.
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WeLcome New Parishioners! Register here online!
New parishioners at Most Blessed Sacrament...know that you are MOST WELCOME!!
We know and believe that you will love your new spiritual home!
You have 2 options for registering with your new spiritual home.
1. Our Parish Office is located with our Church at: 610 Pine Street in Bally, PA You'll be able to fill out the appropriate form for registration and meet some of the staff. Our daily business hours are 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mon-Fri.
2. You can also register ONLINE. Just Click on this link, fill out form and submit!! /online-registration-new-parishioners
Upon registering, feel free to call and make an appointment with Fr. Adam Sedar, our pastor and meet our spiritual leader at 610-845-2460
Please visit the rest of our website for all of our ministries and organizations and join us in spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ!
Again...WELCOME!!!
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Fr. Adam's Corner
Dear Parishioners:
I can remember being in high school and having to read the novels “1984” and “Brave New World”. Both are about future earths where there is little to no personal freedom, total rule by governments whose sole purpose is to gain power and control for its own sake. I can remember that the dark worlds in these novels seemed somewhat like life in the Soviet Union at the time. But it seemed as if what was written about could never ever happen here. After all we in the Western world loved and cherished our freedom, and were still willing to sacrifice for it. It seem to me, as a young and patriotic American, a government like the ones in these novels could never rise to power here, would never even be remotely tolerated. And then turn the pages of history forward to this summer. We have all witnessed a usurpation of power, in a Western democracy, that is chillingly like “1984” or “Brave New World”. And what is most frightening is that it seems like so few have even raised a voice, let alone anything else, about it.
As I write this, I have just seen the news and Charlie Gard has died. Do you know who he is? Do most people in our country know who he is? I wonder. Charlie Gard was an 11 month old baby with a rare disease. He lived his short life in this world in England. England, once a cradle of Western Christian civilization. England, where the Magna Carta was written. England, where today, parents were prevented by a court from taking their son to another hospital, in this country, where he could have had an experimental treatment. Such treatment may or may not have saved his life. But that is not the point. His parents were not allowed to try because a court said no. They of course appealed and were denied by English courts and also by a European court. The courts said his parents didn’t have the right to take their own child, with money they had raised, and try to save their child’s life. If you were watching these events, you know that our president and the Pope both offered to help, to make it possible for the parents to take their child for treatment. But both of their efforts were not enough. The courts were not listening. Then after learning it was now too late to try the experimental treatments, because of the delays caused by the courts, the parents were further denied the right to take their child home to die. It was not enough for the court to decide that Charlie must die, the court would also decide where and when he would die. Charlie’s brief struggle in this world is now over. He was baptized, at least so far, the courts allowed that. He is at peace.
For the rest of us, I fear, even greater struggles await. “1984”, it couldn’t happen here. Until it just did. How many noticed? How many cared? Beware my friends, a “brave new world” indeed awaits and is already here.
PEACE!
Fr. Adam
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Mass Times
- Sunday: 6:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 7:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN 10:15 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Monday: 6:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Friday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Saturday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 4:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN Saturday Night Vigil
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Adoration Times
- Tuesday: 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM Summer time hours of Adoration
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Confession Times
- Monday: 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM
- Saturday: 3:15 PM to 4:00 PM Or call Parish Office for appointment with priest at 610-845-2460
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Rv 21:9b-14Responsorial Psalm Ps 145:10-11, 12-13, 17-18Gospel Jn 1:45-51
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Saint of the Day
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St. Bartholomew, 1st. century, one of the 12. All that is known of him with certainty is that he is mentioned in the synoptic gospels and Acts as ...
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Rome Reports
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charter for the protection of children & young people
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Prayer requests for the sick of our parish
Mark Nitroy, Robert Koch, Alicia Wurster, Helen Ragone, Tara Wyman, Eric Hoehl, Ron Myslak, Ed Kugent, Jason Michael, Lucy Riebling, Toby Minner, Romana Kemp, Donald Minner, Lisa Derocher, Leroy Shaw, Eleanor Larson, Marcy Marks, Bradley King, Ed Hurys, Julianna Di Pietro, Francis “Fritz” Henry, Margaret Kuhn, Dan Bauer, Brian Kelly, Elizabeth Klocek, Grace Ziegler, Ilene Herrlinger, Yvonne Watts, Charlene Long, Matthew Palmer, Liz Rotondo, Bill Eliasson, Gail Russell, Joe Bintner, Richard Slavinski, Thomas Rymal, Joseph Neill, Bonnie Bowman, A.E. Hill, Jennifer Sivco, Chris Stavinski, Mike Sobjak, Emalyn Faith Moyer, Phillip MacKelvy, Tony, Brian Muthersbaugh, Maria Rossi, Kathi Donia, Veronica Babilon, Jennifer Farrey, Miranda MacKenzie Richard, Frances Jacobs, Ryan Gerhold, Russell Reigner, Cathy Heimbach, Christian, Linda Seiber, Mary Burns, Michael Furey, Mary Lou Stufflet, The Bonner Family, J. Hilferty, Peggy Dwyer, Lauren Petrosky, Dr. Paul Newcomer, Steve, Betty Ann Daily, Andrea Romig, Karen Davis-King, Jeremy Beidler, Michael Kane, Sadie Grater, Hannah Levengood, Joan Nichols, Victor Bastecki, Marie Hobson, Pat Fry, Christian Walters, Rita Meck, Mark Zigenfuse, Teresa Nethers, Barbara Schott, C. Simes, Jay Bauer, Karen Baker, Joanne Mathias, The Strain Family, Robert Baumer, Tammy Hubickey, Michael McCormick, Eileen Daulerio, David Henry, Kelly Barry, Richard Bauman, Michael Quigley, Frances DeMedio, Karen Waldron, Earl Ziegler, Carol Minner, Denise Lenner, Christine Chesney, Mel Mundy-Williams, Dennis Weinsteiger, Anna Mae Melcher, David Farrell, Francesca Thaler, Nancy Grim, Tillie Sodano, Tony Rossetti, Allen Melcher, James Kennedy, Jonathan Nichols, Jimmy McGlory, Colton Buckley, Marge Grim, Anna Wetzel, Betty Nagle, Mae Bauer, Dennis Brile, Sarah Frey, Mary D. Kemp, Baby Jefferson Thomas Hess, Cathy Moyer, Rochelle Perkins and Joseph Windish.
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Vatican News
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